By Bob Arnold  Wesson Public Library (WPL) isn’t just about books, but rather community service, Marilyn Britt, its librarian ...

For years, we’ve been hearing that traditional library reference service is dead. In reality, reference just disappeared, like Jimmy Hoffa. But unlike in the case of Hoffa, no one in the library field ...

One year ago, columnist Brian Kenney wrote a piece for PW titled “Where Reference Fits in the Modern Library.” The column addressed his frustration with the gulf between reference work as he ...

What is common about learning commons? : a look at the reference desk in this changing environment / Tim Daniels, Caroline Cason Barratt -- Personalizing the library via research consultations / Iris ...

Our new report takes a close look not only at how Americans are using public libraries, but also what sort of services and programming they think libraries should offer — and what they say they would ...

Our professional librarians, who have backgrounds in library science and law, are available to: Help locate books, articles, and other materials; Advise in the development of effective research ...

During the 2013/14 academic year, students taking a required general reference course in a library and information science program answered reference questions from incarcerated individuals. The ...

The fall semester may be over, but Intersession at UMass Lowell is just around the corner! Whether you’re a student or a faculty member, the UMass Lowell Library staff is ready to help answer ...

LA’s new homeless outreach librarian brings books and services to Skid Row and encampments. Some are “huge readers,” she says ...